The Stevie Wonder Song Party

Legendary Musician Stevie Wonder To Receive Honorary Degree

Legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder will receive an honorary degree from Wayne State University.
by Brandee Sanders
05.07.22
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Dallas Initiative Aims To Empower Diverse Developers

An initiative designed to empower developers of color to use real estate as a means for community impact is coming…
by Brandee Sanders
04.10.22
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Black-Owned Skating Academy Strives To Make Sport Accessible

Detroit’s first Black women-owned skating academy strives to make figure skating lessons accessible to youth living in low-income households.
by Brandee Sanders
03.19.22
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Detroit’s 1st Black-Owned Bookstore Wins Major Grant

The space where Detroit’s first Black-owned bookstore lived has received a preservation grant from the National Park Service.
by Brandee Sanders
01.03.22
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Reimagined HBCU To Open In Detroit

A new historically Black college will open in Detroit this year, becoming Michigan’s only HBCU.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.22
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Hip-Hop Promoter Cancels Rap Concert Over Vaccine Mandates

A hip-hop concert that was planned for November 7th at Detroit’s Masonic Temple has been canceled by promoters due to…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.28.21
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City Of Detroit To Reopen Michigan’s Only HBCU

The city of Detroit is moving forward with plans to reopen Michigan’s only historically black college. The PENSOLE Lewis College…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.13.21
Supermajority Hosts Supercharge: Women All In

Teen Activist Hosts Back-To-School Drive For Flint Youth

Mari ‘Little Miss Flint’ Copeny recently hosted a back-to-school drive for underserved youth.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
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Big Sean Invests In Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Big Sean has invested in a youth entrepreneurship program being led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
by Brandee Sanders
08.24.21
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Ex-College Hoops Star Charged With Relative's Murder

Embattled former college basketball star Keith Appling is facing first-degree murder charges in the fatal Detroit shooting of his elderly…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
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Non-Black Tenants Sue For Housing Discrimination

Amid the ongoing scourge of gentrification in America, three allies have sued a Detroit landlord and are alleging housing discrimination…
by Anoa Changa
08.26.21
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Detroit Black Voters, Poll Workers Faced 'Blatant Racism'

Michigan’s former elections director discusses "the race factor" in Detroit for the 2020 presidential election.
by Bisma Parvez, BridgeDetroit
10.04.21
Cynthia Johnson

Lawmaker Disciplined For Video To Racist Trump Supporters

Michigan state Rep. Cynthia Johnson was removed from her committee assignments on Wednesday over a Facebook Live where she spoke…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
MSNBC Detroit black voter interview

'From Picking Cotton To Picking Presidents': Black Voters

MSNBC's interview with a Black voter in Detriot was going viral after he addressed the acts of voter intimidation by…
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
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Police Justify Video Of SUV Plowing Through Protestors

James Craig gives a press conference.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
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Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
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Detroit Chefs Donate 20,000 Meals To The Homeless

A collective of Detroit-based chefs donated 20,000 meals to the homeless amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
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Lizzo Provides Lunch For Staff At Detroit Hospital

Songstress Lizzo provided lunch for emergency room staff at a hospital in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
10.09.21
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Delivery Service Helps Black-Owned Eateries Amid Pandemic

The food delivery service Black and Mobile is helping Black-owned businesses reach their customers amid the coronavirus crisis.
by NewsOne Staff
10.08.21
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9-Year-Old Fashion Designer Captures Mattel’s Attention

A 9-year-old fashion designer who creates clothes for her dolls has captured the attention of Mattel.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21